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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.86 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.86 and 123.22 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.86 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.86 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.86 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 39,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658.17/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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